Bio of CHARLTON, John W. C. (b.1872), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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JOHN W. C. CHARLTON - Vol II, pg 97-98
John W. C. Charlton is successfully engaged in business in Minneapolis as
secretary of the Whiting-Charlton Shirt Company. A native of England, his birth
occurred in Northampshire, in 1872, a son of John and Eleanor (Clarke) Charlton,
likewise natives of England. They came to the United States in 1881 and located
in Minneapolis, where the father became active in manufacturing circles. With
Mr. N. P. Whiting he was engaged in the manufacture of custom-made shirts, first
under the name of the Whiting Shirt Company and later as the Whiting-Charlton
Shirt Company. He became secretary of the concern and was active in that
capacity until his demise in 1907. Mrs. Charlton died in 1903. To their union
five sons and four daughters were born, John W. C., whose name introduces this
review, being the fifth in order of birth.
John W. C. Charlton received his academic education in the public schools of
Minneapolis and after putting his textbooks aside started in to learn his
father's business. He was an ambitious lad and took advantage" of every
opportunity offered him to become thoroughly familiar with the business. In 1900
he purchased an interest in the firm and was made vice president. After the
death of his father he became secretary, an association he still maintains. The
Whiting-Charlton Shirt Company is one of this city's representative business
interests. The firm specializes in the manufacture of fine shirts, pajamas and
nightwear and enjoys an extensive and ever-increasing trade. Aside from his
connection with this concern Mr. Charlton is treasurer of the Quality Laundry.
At Minneapolis, on the 3d of June, 1906, was celebrated the marriage of Mr.
Charlton to Miss Amelia Gerlach, a daughter of Colonel William Gerlach, who
served in the United States army for forty-four years before his retirement. He
was stationed at Fort Snelling for a number of years. His demise occurred at the
age of eighty.
Since age conferred upon Mr. Charlton the right of franchise he has given his
political endorsement to the democratic party, having firm belief in the
principles of that party as factors in good government. Although he has never
sought nor desired public preferment he takes an active interest in party
affairs and is well informed on all the leading questions and issues of the day.
The religious faith of the Charlton family is that of the Episcopal church and
fraternally Mr. Charlton is identified with the Masons, holding membership in
Minneapolis Lodge, No 19. As a prominent and representative business man he is
connected with the Minneapolis Business Men's Association and the Civic &
Commerce Association. Mr. Charlton has served an enlistment in the National
Guard of Minnesota and during the world war was on various committees for the
furtherance of the Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives.